USER’S MANUAL AXIS P7701 Video Decoder
AXIS P7701 User’s Manual Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS P7701 Video Decoder, and is applicable for firmware release 5.07 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the decoder on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications.
AXIS P7701 - Table of contents Contents AXIS P7701 Video Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS P7701 - AXIS P7701 Video Decoder AXIS P7701 Video Decoder AXIS P7701 Video Decoder provides a simple monitoring solution by enabling analog or digital monitors to connect to and display live video from Axis network cameras and video encoders. AXIS P7701 is ideal for use with a public view monitor, and in large and small surveillance systems. AXIS P7701 can decode full frame rate video streams in H.264 and MPEG-4 in all resolutions up to D1 (720x480 pixels in NTSC, 720x576 in PAL).
AXIS P7701 - Hardware overview Hardware overview Top view Mounting holes Rear view DVI-I connector DVI OUT OUT P WR S TAT Network connector (PoE) PoE P OWE R V IDE O NE T - LED indicators for power, status, network and video + Power adapter connector Audio, Video and I/O side view Control button side view RS-422/RS-485 connector RS-485/422 I/O AUDIO OUT RX/TX Audio out TX 1 2 3 4 4-pin I/O terminal VIDEO OUT Control button Video out Dimensions HxWxD = 33 x 99 x 118mm (1.3" x 3.
AXIS P7701 - Hardware overview Unit connectors Network connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). Using shielded cables is recommended. Power connector - 2-pin terminal block used for power input to the video decoder with the supplied power adapter or an external power supply 8-20V DC, max. 8.3 W. 1 Function Pin number Description GND 1 Ground DC Power 2 Power input 8-20V DC, max 8.3W 2 Note: Do not connect a power supply if the video decoder is connected to PoE.
AXIS P7701 - Hardware overview The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect an auxiliary device to the AXIS P7701. 1 AXIS P7701 3.3V max 250mA Switch Push to trigger video select 2 3 video input 4 Unused RS-422/RS-485 connector - Two 2-pin terminal blocks for RS-485/422 serial interface used to control auxiliary equipment, e.g. PTZ devices.
AXIS P7701 - Accessing the Video Decoder Accessing the Video Decoder To install this AXIS product, refer to the installation guide supplied with your product. The video decoder can be used with most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh and Firefox with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications for AXIS P7701, on page 29. Access from a browser 1. Start a browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari).
AXIS P7701 - Accessing the Video Decoder Setting the root password 1. When accessing the decoder for the first time, the Configure Root Password dialog appears. Note: Before you enter your password at this point, you can secure configuration of the root password via HTTPS by creating a self-signed certificate. To do so, click the Create self-signed certificate... button in the Create Certificate window. To create an HTTPS connection, click this button.
AXIS P7701 - Video Sources Video Sources This section describes how to add and manage video sources (encoders and cameras) in the AXIS P7701 Network Video Decoder. The Video Source List shows all of the sources currently added to the system. Various information about each source is shown, including the source’s last known status. A video source list can also be imported or exported. Adding a video source Click the Add... button to open the Add Video Source dialog.
AXIS P7701 - Video Sources Transport method - Select which protocol to use for transport: • • • • • • • Automatic RTSP unicast RTSP multicast RTSP tunnel HTTP HTTP RTSP tunnel HTTPS Network settings Address - Enter the IP address (or host name) of the video encoder or camera to add: Example: 192.168.0.90 User Name and Password - If authentication is required by the video encoder or camera, enter the user name and password to access it.
AXIS P7701 - Video Sources Notes: • • Performing certain actions will empty the unit’s cache and start a new round of autodetection. When autodetect is used to connect to a new encoder or camera for the first time, the connection will take longer to complete. Resolution - This setting is valid for firmware 5.xx for all codecs. To use a resolution other than the source's default value, select the custom radio button and enter the required resolution.
AXIS P7701 - Status Status The Status page provides general status information, and also shows information on the video source currently connected to the AXIS P7701 Video Decoder. A list of recent log messages are displayed at the bottom of the page. For more information about log entries, please see the online help .
AXIS P7701 - Video & Audio Video & Audio General Setup This page provides settings for configuring the start up mode, alarm notification, video and audio output. General Connect at startup - When selected, the AXIS P7701 will automatically connect to the first video source in the video source list at startup. When unselected, it will stay disconnected and wait for user input or alarms.
AXIS P7701 - Video & Audio Margin adjustment - As video monitors often use too much of the available screen area, some parts of the monitored scene might not be visible. To correct this, the AXIS P7701 allows the margin to be adjusted on all 4 sides, so that the image is forced more towards the center of the screen. A margin is added by default, and values (number of TV-lines) in the following ranges are allowed: • • PAL - Vertical: 0 till 575, Horizontal: 0 till 719.
AXIS P7701 - System Options System Options Security Change password Enter a password for the administrator or root user, and then re-enter it to confirm the spelling. Click OK. The password has now been changed. IP Address Filter Enable IP Address Filtering to allow or deny access to the video decoder. Once enabled, the IP addresses in the list are allowed or denied access according to the choice made in the drop-down list Allow/Deny the following IP addresses.
AXIS P7701 - System Options From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time: • • • Synchronize with computer time - sets the time from the clock on your computer. Synchronize with NTP Server - the decoder will obtain the time from an NTP server continuously. Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date. Note: If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings.
AXIS P7701 - System Options Click System Options > Network > Basic > Settings... to register the decoder with the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service, or to modify the existing settings (requires access to the Internet). The domain name currently registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service for your product can at any time be removed. For more information, please refer to the online help .
AXIS P7701 - System Options Use NAT traversal when your video decoders are located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available from the other (WAN) side of a NAT router. With NAT traversal properly configured, all HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in the NAT router is forwarded to the decoder. LAN (intranet) WAN (internet) Broadband (NAT) router ISP Notes: • For NAT traversal to work, this must be supported by the broadband router.
AXIS P7701 - System Options SMTP (email) Enter the host names (or IP addresses) and port numbers for your primary and secondary mail servers in the fields provided, to enable the sending of notifications from the decoder to predefined addresses via SMTP. If your mail server requires authentication, check the box for Use authentication to log in to this server and enter the necessary information. See the online help for more information.
AXIS P7701 - System Options COM Port The RS-422/RS-485 serial connector allows you to connect legacy and auxiliary equipment to the AXIS P7701. Once connected, an encoder or camera can be configured to receive data such as alarms and messages from these devices. Serial port settings - Select the appropriate settings for connecting your auxiliary device to the AXIS P7701. Consult device’s user documentation for the appropriate settings.
AXIS P7701 - System Options • • for more information. The Access Log is useful for various purposes such as tracking all access to the decoder, simple web attraction tracking, system analysis and troubleshooting. Server Report - Provides information about the server status and should always be included when requesting support. Parameter List - Shows the unit's parameters and their current settings.
AXIS P7701 - Sequence Mode Sequence Mode The AXIS P7701 displays the video from the connected sources in 2 different sequence modes - auto mode and manual mode. Auto sequence mode In this mode, the video sources in the list on the Video Sources page are automatically cycled through, one by one. Auto mode can be paused and resumed by pressing the Video Select button. Action/event Result in auto sequence mode Connection established Video source displayed. Connection to currently playing source is lost.
AXIS P7701 - Alarms Alarms Many Axis video encoders and network cameras can send notification messages whenever certain types of events occur. These messages can be received by the AXIS P7701 and used as alarms. The incoming alarm causes the AXIS P7701 to switch to the video source in the alarm message. The AXIS P7701 automatically switches to the video source in the alarm message. The notification messages sent by video encoders or cameras are the result of events occurring in those devices.
AXIS P7701 - Alarms Notes: • • The URL for an HTTP event server should be set to: http:///axis-cgi/admin/alarm.cgi The TCP alarm port on the AXIS P7701 is configured on the Network Settings page. 3. Configure the Event Type to send a notification message to the event server (i.e. the AXIS P7701). Notification syntax The notification message is formatted differently for TCP and HTTP.
AXIS P7701 - Resetting to Factory Default Settings Resetting to Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS P7701 to its original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 21) or use the Control button (see page 5) as described below: Using the Control Button To reset the decoder to the factory default settings using the Control Button: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Disconnect the power cable or if using PoE, disconnect the network cable.
AXIS P7701 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the video decoder. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in your decoder is displayed on the page About.
AXIS P7701 - Troubleshooting Axis Support If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems by providing the server report, the log file and a detailed description of the problem. Server Report - go to System Options > Support > Support Overview. The server report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters. The Log file is available from System Options > Support > Logs & Reports.
Technical Specifications for AXIS P7701 Technical Specifications for AXIS P7701 Function/group Item Decoder Models Video Video compression • H.264 • MPEG-4 Part 2 • Motion JPEG Resolutions • H.264 and MPEG-4 Part 2; All resolutions up to D1 (720x480 in NTSC, 720x576 in PAL) • Motion JPEG; All resolutions up to 720p (1280x720) (720x480 pixels in NTSC, 720x576 pixels in PAL) Audio System Integration AXIS P7701 Video Decoder Frame rate H.
Technical Specifications for AXIS P7701 Function/group Item Specification General Casing • Metal casing. Standalone or wall mount Processors, memory • TI TMS320DM6443, 128MB RAM, 128MB Flash Power Connectors 8-20 V DC, max. 8.3 W or Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af Class 3 • RCA composite video output • DVI-I (digital and analog) output • RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE • DC terminal block: 8-20 V DC max. 8.3 W • I/O terminal block: input for a video select button, and a 3.
Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms transmission methods where two or more signals share the same carrier. In more popular terminology, broadband is taken to mean high-speed data transmission. 720p - 720p refers to 720 lines of progressive video (720 lines per frame). Higher resolution than standard DVD, which is 480i or 480p. Usually refers to 1280x720 resolution in 1.78 aspect ratio.
Glossary of Terms vary, depending on how long a user is likely to require the network connection at a particular location. which a video stream is updated is measured in frames per second (fps). A higher frame rate is advantageous when there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains image quality throughout. DHCP also supports static addresses for e.g. computers running web servers, which need a permanent IP address.
Glossary of Terms HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) - HTTP is the set of rules for exchanging files (text, graphic images, sound, video, and other multimedia files) on the web. The HTTP protocol runs on top of the TCP/IP suite of protocols. lowest compression (i.e. the highest quality) results in the largest file, there is a trade-off between image quality and file size. kbit/s (kilobits per second) - A measure of the bit rate, i.e. the rate at which bits are passing a given point. See also Bit rate.
Glossary of Terms PAL (Phase Alternating Line) - PAL is the dominant television standard in Europe. PAL delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames/second. a cache server, it looks in its local cache of previously downloaded web pages. If it finds the page, it is returned to the user without forwarding the request to the Internet. If the page is not in the cache, the proxy server, acting as a client on behalf of the user, uses one of its own IP addresses to request the page from another server over the Internet.
Glossary of Terms SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - SMTP is used for sending and receiving e-mail. However, as it is ‘simple,’ it is limited in its ability to queue messages at the receiving end, and is usually used with one of two other protocols, POP3 or IMAP. These other protocols allow the user to save messages in a server mailbox and download them periodically from the server. maintained until the data has been successfully exchanged between the communicating applications.
Glossary of Terms browser. The primary function of a web server is to serve pages to other remote computers; consequently, it needs to be installed on a computer that is permanently connected to the Internet. It also controls access to the server whilst monitoring and logging server access statistics. WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key) - This wireless encryption method uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for key management.
Index Index R RCA connector 4, 6 Recovery 27 Resetting to Factory Default Settings 26 RS-422/RS-485 connector 4, 7 Numerics 802.
